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ORU 152W

1981 Saab 99

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,983 mi
Last recorded134,983 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 1981 Saab 9992,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORU 152W
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2009 134,983 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 134,977 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all lower door skins corroded too excess

general corrosion of vehicle

n/s/f floorpan corroded + holed but not within a prescribed area

Pass 23 Jun 2008 134,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly miss-shaped

some corrosion to bottom of doors

some corrosion to n/s/f wheel arch

some corrosion to o/s/r inner wheel arch

Fail 18 Jun 2008 134,293 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly miss-shaped

small corrosion hole in o/s/r jacking point

some corrosion to bottom of doors

some corrosion to n/s/f wheel arch

some corrosion to o/s/r inner wheel arch

Fail 15 Jun 2007 133,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

all door sills corroded

front inner wheel arches corroded

handbrake travel long

noisey release bearing

some play in o/s/r hub

Pass 15 Jun 2007 133,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

all door sills corroded

front inner wheel arches corroded

handbrake travel long

noisey release bearing

some play in o/s/r hub

Pass 22 Jun 2006 131,044 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 131,039 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

some general corrosion of underbody

How Reliable is the Saab 99?

Based on 4,547 MOT tests across 608 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
826
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 390
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 245
brake binding 177
parking brake recording little or no effort 173
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 147
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ORU 152W is a 1981 Saab 99 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Saab 99 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 92,035 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 99 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ORU 152W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 99 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 45 years old, this Saab 99 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ORU 152W registered?

ORU 152W is a 1981 Saab 99, first registered on 21 April 1981.

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